Talon Tex Overland

quick question...How did you get it to bend like that, i've tried with iron rod and it wont work

beautiful, how did you get the finish like that

ok i see what i did, it was a steel brush...not brass

ok can someone please explain how your supposed to "enhance" a piece of work with a brass wire brush at a black heat. I built one of these but i cant figure out how to "Enhance" it like the instructions say BP0096 Leaf Candle Cup | Blueprints 000-100

oh ok kool

hey are there any blacksmiths on here that are from the Amarillo or Lubbock, Texas area? I'm looking for an instructor because self teaching takes to long and i mess up without knowing how to correct my mistakes.

ok i know this will sound dumb but ...whats the difference between pattern and forge welding

Howdy from Amarillo, Texas, welcome to the family man.

can a blow dryer get a fire hot enough to forge weld? I have a forge at home i made from a tire wheel and some pipe but no anvil or any other tools, im in the process of aquiring them but for now im forced to use what i have in my Metal shop class

Hey yall, how in the heck do you pattern weld a horseshoe?Is that even possible? ive tried 18 times so far and i always end up with a giant metal spoon. Here's what i'm doing can someone point out where i went wrong, I'm using a cutting torch with a rosebud instead of a forge so im guessing thats whats throwing me off but i wanted to check. 1. Heat horshoe 2. Place in vise and bend in half by beating it with cross peen 3. Pound flat on anvil 4. Straighten out over anvil 5. Reheat and stick back in vise then twist with a pipe wrench 6.(heres where im having trouble) Heat either end to a bright yellow and attempt to hammer together. 7. Failed 8. chunk horseshoe at quench tank in frustration

Dang, I'm way out in the boonies... i think the closest place you metioned is 3 1/2 hours drive at least

cool guys, thanks. Yall Know of any groups in the lubbock, littlefield or amarillo area? i kind of ramble between them

Whats up every one, i'm a blacksmith in training i guess you could call it an would love any hints or tips